Overview

• Simone Thomalla has withdrawn from 'Let's Dance' after doctors confirmed a cartilage injury in her knee, ending her participation in the competition.
• Christine Neubauer, eliminated earlier in the season, will return to the show as Thomalla's replacement alongside professional dancer Valentin Lusin.
• The upcoming April 25 partner-switch episode will feature returning eliminated professionals, including fan-favorite Massimo Sinató, paired with current celebrities.
• For the first time, the partner-switch episode will include an elimination, reducing the number of competing couples to six for the next show.
• Thomalla expressed gratitude to her dance partner, Evgeny Vinokurov, and the production team, while wishing her fellow contestants success in the competition.